This item is an ASUS branded SATA 3 6Gb/s data cable (part number 14G00012707P). Type: Serial ATA (SATA) data cable with locking mechanism. Speed: Supports SATA 3 speeds up to 6 Gbps. Purpose: Connects storage devices like HDDs or SSDs to a computer motherboard. Design: Features one straight end and one right-angle end.